Meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee Hillsborough County MPO Chairman Monday, May 15, 2017, 1:30 P.M
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Commissioner Lesley “Les” Miller, Jr. Meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee Hillsborough County MPO Chairman Monday, May 15, 2017, 1:30 p.m. th Councilman Harry Cohen County Center, 18 Floor - Plan Hillsborough Committee Room City of Tampa MPO Vice Chairman UPDATED AGENDA Paul Anderson Tampa Port Authority I. Call to Order Wallace Bowers HART II. Public Comment - 3 minutes per speaker, please Trent Green Planning Commission III. Approval of Minutes – April 17, 2017 Commissioner Ken Hagan Hillsborough County IV. Action Items Commissioner Pat Kemp A. Transportation Improvement Program “Early Start” Amendments (Joseph Hillsborough County Mayor Kim Leinbach Price, MPO staff) Temple Terrace Joe Lopano B. TIP Annual Update – Including Priorities (Sarah McKinley, MPO staff) Hillsborough County Aviation Authority V. Status Reports Mayor Rick A Lott City of Plant City A. FDOT Update – Community Working Groups, Economic Analysis Impact Councilman Guido Maniscalco (FDOT Representative) City of Tampa B. FDOT Intersection Lighting Program (Rochelle Garrett, FDOT staff) Commissioner Sandra Murman Hillsborough County C. Bike Share Update (Eric Trull, Program Director - Coast Bike Share) Cindy Stuart Hillsborough County D. I-275/Busch and Fowler Innovation Gateway – Phase 2 (Lisa Silva, MPO School Board staff) Councilman Luis Viera City of Tampa E. HART Maintenance Study Location Study (Richard Sparer, AECOM) Joseph Waggoner Expressway Authority VI. Old Business & New Business Commissioner Stacy R. White VII. Adjournment Hillsborough County Beth Alden, AICP VIII. Addendum Executive Director A. MPO Meeting Summary & Committee Reports B. Kennedy Blvd Resurfacing Fact Sheet C. SR 674 Resurfacing Fact Sheet D. MPOAC Legislative Update for Week Ending 5/5/2017 E. Cross-Bay Ferry Pilot Project Early Progress Executive Summary The full agenda packet is available on the MPO’s website, www.planhillsborough.org, or by calling (813) 272-5940. Plan Hillsborough planhillsborough.org [email protected] 813 - 272 - 5940 601 E Kennedy Blvd 18th Floor Tampa, FL, 33602 The MPO does not discriminate in any of its programs or services. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Learn more about our commitment to non-discrimination Persons needing interpreter services or accommodations for a disability in order to participate in this meeting, free of charge, are encouraged to contact Michele Ogilvie, 813-273-3774 x317 or [email protected], three business days in advance of the meeting. Also, if you are only able to speak Spanish, please call the Spanish help line at (813) 273-3774, ext. 211. Si necesita servicios de traducción, el MPO ofrece por gratis. 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APRIL 17, 2017 – METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE – DRAFT MINUTES The Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), Hillsborough County, Florida, met in Regular Meeting, scheduled for Monday, April 17, 2017, at 1:30 p.m., in the Plan Hillsborough Committee Room, 18th Floor, Frederick B. Karl County Center, Tampa, Florida. The following members were present: Charles White, Chairman Hillsborough County Michael English Tampa Historic Streetcar Incorporated Danny Valentine for Gina Evans Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Anthony Garcia PC Allison Nguyen Florida Department of Health – Hillsborough County Jeffrey Simms for Reginald Sanford Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) Mark Hudson for Phillip Scearce City of Plant City (Plant City) Calvin Thornton City of Tampa (Tampa) Linda Walker HART Christopher Bridges for Michael Williams Hillsborough County The following members were absent: Michael Case Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority Robert Frey Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority Stephen Griffin PC Jonathan Scott DRAFTTampa Pierre Valles City of Temple Terrace Amber Wheeler Hillsborough County School District Donna Wysong Tampa Port Authority I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman White called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m. II. PUBLIC COMMENT - None. 1 MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2017 – DRAFT MINUTES III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – MARCH 20, 2017 After confirming there were no questions regarding the minutes, Chairman White sought a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Thornton so moved, seconded by Mr. Garcia, and carried ten to zero. (Members Case, Frey, Griffin, Scott, Valles, Wheeler, and Wysong were absent.) IV. ACTION ITEMS A. Unified Planning Work Program Update Ms. Allison Yeh, MPO, highlighted the item and asked the MPO TAC to forward the update to the MPO Board. Mr. Garcia so moved, seconded by Mr. Bridges, and carried ten to zero. (Members Case, Frey, Griffin, Scott, Valles, Wheeler, and Wysong were absent.) B. Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment – 34th Street Complete Street Project Mr. Joseph Price, MPO, elaborated on the item, as contained in background material. In response to Ms. Gena Torres, MPO, Mr. Thornton explained Tampa efforts to reallocate 34th Street lanes. Mr. Price resumed the presentation. Mr. Thornton addressed Mr. English’s concerns regarding excessive right-of- way allotments. Upon inquiring on 34th Street onramps for Interstate 4, Chairman White sought a motion to approve the TIP amendment for the 34th Street complete street project. Mr. English so moved, seconded by Mr. Hudson, and carried ten to zero. (Members Case, Frey, Griffin, Scott, Valles, Wheeler, and Wysong were absent.) C. TIP Amendment DRAFT– State Road (SR) 674 (Balm-Wimauma) Mr. Price gave a presentation in background material. Mr. Thornton initiated discussion regarding a possible roundabout for the site to reduce accident rates/speeding. Talks ensued. Mr. Price recommended approval of the TIP amendment for adoption by the MPO Board. Mr. Thornton so moved, seconded by Ms. Walker, and carried ten to zero. (Members Case, Frey, Griffin, Scott, Valles, Wheeler, and Wysong were absent.) Pursuant to a request by Mr. Thornton, Mr. Roger Roscoe, Florida Department of Transportation, would explore the possibility of a roundabout for the location. 2 MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2017 – DRAFT MINUTES V. STATUS REPORTS A. “Getting to School” Survey Results Ms. Patti Simmons, Hillsborough County School District, highlighted a presentation, as illustrated in background material. In response to Mr. Simms, Ms. Simmons defined a bike train as a group of student bicyclists chaperoned by an adult bicyclist. Ms. Nguyen relayed an opportunity to partner with school health and wellness groups about walking/biking benefits. Ms. Torres hoped to see more bicycle riders. B. Strategic Intermodal System 2045 Needs Ms. Lori Marable, FDOT, gave a briefing on the item. Mr. Thornton confirmed the Tampa Bay Express project was in a reset to explore different options. Mr. Garcia would provide FDOT with PC comments prior to the FDOT’s May 2017 meeting regarding the SR 60/Dale Mabry Highway corridors. Chairman White and Mr. Thornton made inquiries on projection figure origins, model adjustments, and long range/transit plans. C. Plant City Walk-Bike Plan Update Mr. Wade Reynolds, MPO, gave a presentation, as contained in background material. Mr. Hudson noted the Plant City commission/city manager had supported/anticipated the update. Ms. Torres and Mr. Thornton asked about road jurisdictions and Plant City and Bartow railroad bike/pedestrian crossings. Mr. Hudson alluded to growth north of the interstate and future connection opportunities to other Plant City areas. In response to Ms. Nguyen, Mr. Reynolds identifiedDRAFT pedestrian improvement focus streets. VI. OLD BUSINESS AND NEW BUSINESS A. MPO Regional Coordination Structure Research and Best Practices Study Ms. Beth Alden, MPO Executive Director, gave a briefing on the item. Mr. Thornton opined municipal wishes/needs should be included in the regional transportation study/component. Mr. Simms circulated a flyer and invited MPO TAC members to attend the EPC Clean Air Fair on May 4, 2017, at Poe Plaza, downtown Tampa. 3 MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2017 – DRAFT MINUTES Ms. Torres handed out information and discussed upcoming workshops/events. Chairman White stated the next MPO TAC meeting would be held on May 15, 2017. VII. ADDENDUM A. MPO Committee Reports B. Regional Transportation Planning Best Practices Study Kick-Off Workshop C. Florida Department of Health – Hillsborough County MPO TAC Appointment Letter – Allison Nguyen D. Wesley Chapel Road Connections Study Public Meeting E. Florida MPO Advisory Council Weekly Legislative Update F. Cross-Bay Ferry Pilot Project Early Progress Report by the City of St. Petersburg G. Kennedy Boulevard Resurfacing Fact Sheet VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned